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Stretch your steak dollar by topping salad with sirloin

Stretch your steak dollar; top salad with sirloin

OK, so maybe we're not turning to steak as the fallback summer meal as often as in years past. But please don't say we can never have...  Read more >>

'Julie & Julia' sparks renewed interest in the life of Julia Child

'Julie & Julia' sparks renewed interest in the life of Julia Child

Opening Friday nationwide, the movie "Julie & Julia" will likely bring renewed interest in the long life, fine cookbooks and fun...  Read more >>

Chef from Spain is king of the sweets

Chef from Spain is king of the sweets

If chef Ferran Adria of the famed elBulli is the grand poobah of savory avant-garde cuisine, then his Spanish countryman, Francisco...  Read more >>

Growing interest in 'green' wine

Bill Daley: Growing interest in 'green' wine

A growing number of Americans are taking second looks at what they're buying for food to make sure they're not only making the healthiest...  Read more >>

With burgers, it's all about the toppings

With burgers, it's all about the toppings

A burger is only as good as its supporting players. Serve a decent burger with watery ketchup, and chances are you'll remember the ketchup,...  Read more >>

Food news

New Andersonville farmers market

Andersonville's new farmers market transforms the quiet stretch on Berwyn Avenue between Clark Street and Ashland Avenue into a bustling...

Quick dinner of mushrooms with polenta

We have a weakness for mushrooms of all sorts: cultivated button, shiitake, portobello, oyster, cremini. You name it, we probably love it --...

Drink events

Tea party: Sample and discuss 18 rare teas valued between $120 and $700 per pound at the two-day Tea Extravaganza...

Review of classic summery weiss beer

What makes it special: OK, it took a while, but summer is finally here, and it's time to enjoy one of the liquid...

Crostini: A harried cook's best friend

Crostini are thinly sliced toasts, but think of them as a blank canvas for savory and sweet toppings.

Food events

Healthful cooking: Chef Christopher Tong of "My Private Chef" teaches a healthy cooking demonstration for people...

Price check: Brownies

Everyone loves a brownie -- made at home from scratch, of course. But what are you paying if you opt for a mix or already prepared...

Local food events in Chicago area

Chefs compete for Master: The Mayor's Office of Special Events and COUNTRY Financial host the third annual COUNTRY...

Lost a recipe? We'll try to help!

Think back. Remember that special dish -- the one you still crave and dream about but no longer have the recipe? Maybe the restaurant that...

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